How severe is CVE-2022-23043?

CVE-2022-23043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23043?

CVE-2022-23043 affects Tribalsystems Zenario. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23043?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23043 published?

CVE-2022-23043 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23043

CVE-2022-23043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tribalsystems Zenario with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Tribalsystems Zenario
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zenario CMS 9.2 allows an authenticated admin user to bypass the file upload restriction by creating a new 'File/MIME Types' using the '.phar' extension. Then an attacker can upload a malicious file, intercept the request and change the extension to '.phar' in order to run commands on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23043?: Zenario CMS 9.2 allows an authenticated admin user to bypass the file upload restriction by creating a new 'File/MIME Types' using the '.phar' extension. Then an attacker can upload a malicious file, intercept the request and change the extension to '.phar' in order to run commands on the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-23043?: CVE-2022-23043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23043?: CVE-2022-23043 affects Tribalsystems Zenario. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23043 published?: CVE-2022-23043 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tribalsystems:zenario:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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